Prince and The Revolution (October 20, 1986) Anotherloverholenyohead - Single 7"/12" UK

A Parade‑era funk gem paired with Prince’s breakout 1979 hit for a cross‑era UK exclusive

RELEASE DETAILS

Date: October 20, 1986

Catalogue: W 8530 (7") / W 8521T (12") Format: 7" Single, 12" Maxi-Single, Picture Disc

Country: United Kingdom Album: Parade (1986)

A-Side: Anotherloverholenyohead (Edit / Extended Version)

B-Side: I Wanna Be Your Lover (LP Version)

THE STORY

Released in the United Kingdom on October 20, 1986 as the third UK single from Parade, “Anotherloverholenyohead” paired a playful, horn-driven edit from the album with the LP version of Prince’s 1979 breakthrough hit “I Wanna Be Your Lover.” This UK-exclusive configuration bridged Prince’s 1986 jazz-funk sound with his early disco-funk roots. The single peaked at No. 36 on the UK Singles Chart.

CONTEXT & NOTES

This release came during a transitional period — the final months of The Revolution, the end of the Parade era, and the beginning of the Sign o’ the Times period. Multiple formats were issued, including standard sleeves, poster sleeves, 12" extended mixes, and a picture disc, making it a favourite among collectors.

TRACK LIST

UK 7" Single (W 8530)

A. Anotherloverholenyohead (Edit) – 3:23 B. I Wanna Be Your Lover (LP Version) – 5:47

UK 12" Maxi-Single (W 8521T / 920 587‑0) A. Anotherloverholenyohead (Extended Version) – 7:52

B. I Wanna Be Your Lover (LP Version) – 5:47

All UK Variants

• 7" Standard Sleeve (W 8530)

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  7" Poster Sleeve Edition (W 8530) – Initial quantities in superb poster bag featuring pictures from Wembley 1986

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  12" Standard Release (W 8521T / 920 587‑0)

• 12" Picture Disc (W 8521TP)

CHART PERFORMANCE UK Singles Chart: Peak No. 36

PERSONNEL

• Prince – vocals, all instruments, production

• The Revolution – additional contributions

  PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS

• Front sleeve: Prince in a striking bright yellow suit

• Back sleeve: Blue-toned image of Prince in a tank top lying down with microphone

• Initial 7" copies came in a superb poster bag with live images from Wembley 1986

• 12" Picture Disc variant

• Standard and promotional poster-style advertisements

WHAT THE LABEL / SLEEVE SHOWS Vibrant yellow cover with Prince in a tailored suit on the front. Back sleeve features a sensual blue-lit portrait. Labels show standard Paisley Park / Warner Bros. branding with clear track credits.

RELATED MATERIAL

• Kiss (February/March 1986)

• Paisley Park (May 24, 1985)

• Mountains (May 21, 1986)

• Parade (1986 album)

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SOURCES Prince Vault • Discogs • BBC Official Charts Company

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